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class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />the curtains of the courtyard, the curtain at the entrance to the courtyard surrounding the tabernacle and altar, and the ropes—and everything related to their use.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />the curtains of the courtyard that surrounded the Tabernacle and altar, the curtain at the courtyard entrance, the ropes, and all the equipment related to their use.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the hangings of the court, the screen for the door of the court that is around the tabernacle and the altar, and its cords—all the service connected with these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the curtains of the courtyard, the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, and the cords—all the service for these items.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the hangings of the court, and the curtain for the door of the court, which <i>is</i> by the tabernacle, and by the altar round about, and the cords of it for all the service thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the screen for the door of the court, the hangings of the court which <i>are</i> around the tabernacle and the altar, and their cords, according to all the work relating to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the curtains of the courtyard, the curtain for the entrance of the courtyard which is around the tabernacle and the altar, and its ropes, according to all the service concerning them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the hangings of the court, and the screen for the doorway of the court which is around the tabernacle and the altar, and its cords, according to all the service concerning them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the hangings of the court, and the screen for the doorway of the court, which is around the tabernacle and the altar, and its cords, according to all the service concerning them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the hangings of the court, and the screen for the doorway of the court which is around the tabernacle and the altar, and its cords, according to all the service concerning them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and the hangings of the courtyard, the curtain for the doorway of the courtyard which is around the tabernacle and the altar, its tent ropes, and all the service concerning them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the hangings of the courtyard, the screen for the entrance to the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and the altar, and the tent ropes—all the work relating to these.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the hangings of the courtyard, the screen for the entrance to the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and the altar, and the tent ropes—all the work relating to these. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the hangings of the court, and the screen for the door of the court, which is by the tabernacle, and by the altar round about, and the cords of it for all the service thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/numbers/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />the curtains hanging inside the courtyard around the tent, as well as the curtain and ropes for the entrance to the courtyard and its altar. The Gershonites were responsible for setting these things up and taking them down. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the hangings of the court, and the screen for the door of the court, which is by the tabernacle, and by the altar round about, and the cords of it for all the service thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />the curtains for the courtyard, the screen for the entrance to the courtyard that surrounds the inner tent and the altar, and the ropes. They took care of all these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/numbers/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />the curtains for the court which is around the Tent and the altar, and the curtain for the entrance of the court. They were responsible for all the service connected with these items. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the hangings at the courtyard, the curtain at the entrance of the courtyard that surrounded the tent, the altar, and all of the tent cords in use.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the curtains of the courtyard, the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, and the cords?all the service for these items.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />the hangings of the courtyard, the curtain at the entrance to the courtyard that surrounded the tabernacle and the altar, and their ropes, plus all the service connected with these things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and the curtaining of the court, and the screen for the door of the court, which is by the tabernacle, and around the altar, and its cords for all of its service.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the hangings of the court, and the curtain for the door of the court, which is by the tabernacle, and by the altar round about, and the cords of it, for all the service of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />the hangings of the court, the screen for the door of the court which is by the tabernacle and around the altar, and its cords for all of its service. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the hangings of the court, and the veil at the opening of the court, which [is] by the Dwelling Place and by the altar all around, and its cords, to all its service.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the hangings of the court, and the vail at the opening of the court, which is by the tabernacle and by the altar round about, and its cords, to all its service.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the curtains of the enclosure, and the covering of the door of the enclosure, which is by the dwelling, and upon the altar round about, and its cords, and all its works.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The tabernacle itself and the cover thereof, the hanging that is drawn before the doors of the tabernacle of the covenant, and the curtains of the court: the hanging also that is hanged in the entry of the court of the tabernacle, and whatsoever belongeth to the rite of the altar, the cords of the tabernacle, and all the furniture thereof. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />the tabernacle itself, and its covering; the tent that is drawn before the doors of the covering of the covenant; and the curtains of the atrium; likewise, the tent that is suspended at the entrance of the atrium of the tabernacle; and whatever pertains to the ritual of the altar; the cords of the tabernacle and all its implements.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the hangings of the court, the curtain at the entrance of the court enclosing both the tabernacle and the altar, and the ropes—whatever pertained to their maintenance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />the hangings of the court, the screen for the entrance of the court that is around the tabernacle and the altar, and its cords—all the service pertaining to these.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the curtains of the court and the covering for the door of the court which is by the tabernacle and by the altar round about, and the cords of it, and all the instruments thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the curtain rods of the courtyard and the veil of the door of the courtyard that is next to the Tabernacle and next to the altar as a circle, and its cords and all its works.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the hangings of the court, and the screen for the door of the court--which is by the tabernacle, and by the altar, round about--and the cords of it, even whatsoever pertaineth to the service thereof.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and the curtains of the court, and the veil of the door of the court, which is by the tabernacle, and the remainder of all its works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/3-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=828" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/3.htm">The Gershonites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>The duties of the Gershonites at the Tent of Meeting were the tabernacle and tent, its covering, the curtain for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7050.htm" title="7050: wə·qal·‘ê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- A sling, a, screen, the valve. From qala'; a sling; also a screen, or the valve itself.">the curtains</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: he·ḥā·ṣêr (Art:: N-cs) -- A yard, a hamlet.">of the courtyard,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4539.htm" title="4539: mā·saḵ (N-msc) -- A covering, screen. From cakak; a cover, i.e. Veil.">the curtain</a> <a href="/hebrew/6607.htm" title="6607: pe·ṯaḥ (N-msc) -- Opening, doorway, entrance. From pathach; an opening, i.e. Door or entrance way.">for the entrance</a> <a href="/hebrew/2691.htm" title="2691: he·ḥā·ṣêr (Art:: N-cs) -- A yard, a hamlet.">to the courtyard</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">surrounds</a> <a href="/hebrew/4908.htm" title="4908: ham·miš·kān (Art:: N-ms) -- Dwelling place, tabernacle. From shakan; a residence; specifically, the Tabernacle.">the tabernacle</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4196.htm" title="4196: ham·miz·bê·aḥ (Art:: N-ms) -- An altar. From zabach; an altar.">and altar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4340.htm" title="4340: mê·ṯā·rāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Cord, string. From yathar; a cord or the string.">and the cords—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵōl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: ‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">the service for these items.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/26-7.htm">Exodus 26:7-14</a></span><br />You are to make curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all. / Each of the eleven curtains is to be the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. / Join five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another. Then fold the sixth curtain over double at the front of the tent. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-18.htm">Exodus 35:18</a></span><br />the tent pegs for the tabernacle and for the courtyard, along with their ropes;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/36-14.htm">Exodus 36:14-19</a></span><br />He then made curtains of goat hair for the tent over the tabernacle—eleven curtains in all. / Each of the eleven curtains was the same size—thirty cubits long and four cubits wide. / He joined five of the curtains into one set and the other six into another. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-19.htm">Exodus 40:19</a></span><br />Then he spread the tent over the tabernacle and put the covering over the tent, just as the LORD had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-25.htm">Numbers 4:25-26</a></span><br />They are to carry the curtains of the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting with the covering of fine leather over it, the curtains for the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, / the curtains of the courtyard, and the curtains for the entrance at the gate of the courtyard that surrounds the tabernacle and altar, along with their ropes and all the equipment for their service. The Gershonites will do all that needs to be done with these items.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-9.htm">Deuteronomy 31:9</a></span><br />So Moses wrote down this law and gave it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and to all the elders of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/9-19.htm">1 Chronicles 9:19</a></span><br />Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his relatives from the Korahites were assigned to guard the thresholds of the Tent, just as their fathers had been assigned to guard the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/23-32.htm">1 Chronicles 23:32</a></span><br />So the Levites were to carry out the responsibilities for the Tent of Meeting and the Holy Place, and, under their brothers the descendants of Aaron, the service of the house of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-2.htm">2 Chronicles 31:2</a></span><br />Hezekiah reestablished the divisions of the priests and Levites—each of them according to their duties as priests or Levites—for the burnt offerings and peace offerings, for ministry, for giving thanks, and for singing praises at the gates of the LORD’s dwelling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-10.htm">Psalm 84:10</a></span><br />For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/122-1.htm">Psalm 122:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/4-6.htm">Isaiah 4:6</a></span><br />a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and the rain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-20.htm">Isaiah 33:20</a></span><br />Look upon Zion, the city of our appointed feasts. Your eyes will see Jerusalem, a peaceful pasture, a tent that does not wander; its tent pegs will not be pulled up, nor will any of its cords be broken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/44-11.htm">Ezekiel 44:11</a></span><br />Yet they shall be ministers in My sanctuary, having charge of the gates of the temple and ministering there. They shall slaughter the burnt offerings and other sacrifices for the people and stand before them to minister to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-24.htm">Matthew 23:24</a></span><br />You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the hangings of the court, and the curtain for the door of the court, which is by the tabernacle, and by the altar round about, and the cords of it for all the service thereof.</p><p class="hdg">the hangings</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/27-9.htm">Exodus 27:9-16</a></b></br> And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward <i>there shall be</i> hangings for the court <i>of</i> fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/38-9.htm">Exodus 38:9-16</a></b></br> And he made the court: on the south side southward the hangings of the court <i>were of</i> fine twined linen, an hundred cubits: … </p><p class="hdg">the cords</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/35-18.htm">Exodus 35:18</a></b></br> The pins of the tabernacle, and the pins of the court, and their cords,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/22-22.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-13.htm">Cords</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-26.htm">Court</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-26.htm">Courtyard</a> <a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Curtains</a> <a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Door</a> <a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">House</a> <a href="/exodus/36-5.htm">Needed</a> <a href="/numbers/3-12.htm">Open</a> <a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-32.htm">Pertaineth</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-46.htm">Pertaining</a> <a href="/leviticus/21-4.htm">Related</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Ropes</a> <a href="/numbers/2-3.htm">Round</a> <a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Screen</a> <a href="/numbers/3-8.htm">Service</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-30.htm">Space</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-31.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/genesis/2-13.htm">Surrounds</a> <a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-46.htm">Use</a> <a href="/numbers/3-25.htm">Vail</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-32.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/4-11.htm">Altar</a> <a href="/numbers/3-37.htm">Cords</a> <a href="/numbers/3-37.htm">Court</a> <a href="/numbers/3-37.htm">Courtyard</a> <a href="/numbers/3-31.htm">Curtain</a> <a href="/numbers/4-25.htm">Curtains</a> <a href="/numbers/4-25.htm">Door</a> <a href="/numbers/4-25.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/numbers/4-25.htm">Entrance</a> <a href="/numbers/3-29.htm">House</a> <a href="/numbers/7-5.htm">Needed</a> <a href="/numbers/3-37.htm">Open</a> <a href="/numbers/4-25.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/numbers/3-31.htm">Pertaineth</a> <a href="/numbers/3-31.htm">Pertaining</a> <a href="/numbers/3-31.htm">Related</a> <a href="/numbers/3-37.htm">Ropes</a> <a href="/numbers/3-37.htm">Round</a> <a href="/numbers/3-31.htm">Screen</a> <a href="/numbers/3-31.htm">Service</a> <a href="/numbers/3-37.htm">Space</a> <a href="/numbers/3-37.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/psalms/32-10.htm">Surrounds</a> <a href="/numbers/3-29.htm">Tabernacle</a> <a href="/numbers/3-31.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/numbers/3-36.htm">Use</a> <a href="/numbers/3-31.htm">Vail</a> <a href="/numbers/4-26.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-1.htm">The sons of Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-5.htm">The Levites are given to the priests instead of the firstborn</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-14.htm">Are numbered by their families</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-21.htm">The families, number, and charge of the Gershonites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm">Of the Kohathites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-33.htm">Of the Merarites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-38.htm">The place and charge of Moses and Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-40.htm">The firstborn are freed by the Levites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/3-44.htm">The balances are refunded</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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These curtains were made of fine linen, symbolizing purity and holiness. The courtyard itself was a place where the Israelites could come to offer sacrifices and worship God, emphasizing the importance of approaching God with reverence. The curtains also provided a visual reminder of the separation between God and humanity due to sin, a theme that is resolved in the New Testament through the tearing of the temple veil at Christ's crucifixion (<a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a>).<p><b>the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard</b><br>This specific curtain served as the entrance to the courtyard, allowing access to the tabernacle and altar. It was distinct from the other curtains, often more elaborately designed, symbolizing the way to approach God. This entrance can be seen as a type of Christ, who declared Himself to be "the way" to the Father (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>). The exclusivity of this entrance underscores the belief that there is only one way to God, a theme echoed throughout Scripture.<p><b>that surrounds the tabernacle and altar</b><br>The tabernacle and altar were central to Israelite worship, with the tabernacle representing God's dwelling among His people and the altar being the place of sacrifice. The surrounding courtyard provided a space for the community to gather and participate in worship. This arrangement highlights the communal aspect of worship and the centrality of God's presence in the life of the Israelites. The tabernacle itself is a precursor to the temple and ultimately points to Jesus Christ, who "tabernacled" among us (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).<p><b>and the cords</b><br>The cords were used to secure the curtains and other elements of the tabernacle, ensuring stability and order. This detail, though seemingly minor, reflects the care and precision involved in worship and the construction of the tabernacle. It underscores the importance of order and structure in approaching God, as well as the need for everything to be done according to His instructions. The cords can also symbolize the strength and support found in God's commandments and promises.<p><b>all the service for these items</b><br>The service for these items involved the duties of the Levites, who were responsible for the care and transportation of the tabernacle and its furnishings. This service was a sacred duty, highlighting the role of the Levites as mediators between God and the people. It points to the broader theme of service in the Bible, where believers are called to serve God and others. The Levites' service foreshadows the priesthood of all believers, as described in <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>, and ultimately points to Christ, our High Priest, who serves as the ultimate mediator.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. It was a portable sanctuary where God's presence dwelled among His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_levites.htm">The Levites</a></b><br>Specifically, the Gershonites, who were responsible for the care of the tabernacle's curtains and coverings, as described in this verse.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_courtyard.htm">The Courtyard</a></b><br>The outer area surrounding the tabernacle, enclosed by curtains, where the altar of burnt offering was located.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_altar.htm">The Altar</a></b><br>A key element in the courtyard used for sacrifices, symbolizing atonement and worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ropes.htm">The Ropes</a></b><br>Essential for securing the tabernacle and its courtyard, ensuring stability and order in the worship space.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_order_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Order in Worship</a></b><br>The detailed instructions for the tabernacle's construction and maintenance reflect God's desire for order and reverence in worship. This teaches us to approach worship with intentionality and respect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/roles_and_responsibilities_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Roles and Responsibilities in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>Just as the Gershonites had specific duties, every believer has a role in the church. Understanding and fulfilling our God-given responsibilities contributes to the health and function of the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_symbolism_of_the_tabernacle.htm">The Symbolism of the Tabernacle</a></b><br>The tabernacle serves as a symbol of God's presence and holiness. It reminds us of the need for purity and dedication in our relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_transition_from_old_to_new_covenant.htm">The Transition from Old to New Covenant</a></b><br>The tabernacle's temporary nature points to the eternal and perfect work of Christ. We are called to live in the reality of the new covenant, embracing the freedom and access to God it provides.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/exodus_26__do_tabernacle_sizes_match_texts.htm">Exodus 26 - How do these tabernacle measurements align or conflict with other biblical or historical texts regarding the scale and feasibility of such a dwelling?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_differing_census_counts.htm">Numbers 3 - How do we reconcile these population figures with other biblical passages that present different census counts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_burnt_altar_important.htm">Why is the altar of burnt offering significant?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_archaeology_support_numbers_29.htm">Is there any archaeological record corroborating the elaborate sacrificial system described in Numbers 29?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/numbers/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">And the hangings of the court . . . --</span>See <a href="/exodus/27-9.htm" title="And you shall make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward there shall be hangings for the court of fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side:">Exodus 27:9</a> and Note.<p><span class= "bld">And the cords of it for all the service thereof.</span>--The pronominal suffixes do not seem to refer to the court, the cords belonging to which appear to have been under the custody of the Merarites (<a href="/numbers/3-37.htm" title="And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.">Numbers 3:37</a>), but to the <span class= "ital">mishkan </span>or Tabernacle itself. Or, the latter suffix (<span class= "ital">its </span>service, or the service <span class= "ital">thereof</span>) may be designed to refer to each of the various things mentioned, as in <a href="/numbers/3-31.htm" title="And their charge shall be the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary with which they minister, and the hanging, and all the service thereof.">Numbers 3:31</a>, inasmuch as the words <span class= "ital">for all the service thereof </span>may mean for everything which had to be done in connection with the things mentioned.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/3-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">the curtains</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקַלְעֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qal·‘ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7050.htm">Strong's 7050: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sling, a, screen, the valve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the courtyard,</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶֽחָצֵ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(he·ḥā·ṣêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> </span><span class="str2">A yard, a hamlet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the curtain</span><br /><span class="heb">מָסַךְ֙</span> <span class="translit">(mā·saḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4539.htm">Strong's 4539: </a> </span><span class="str2">A covering, screen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the entrance</span><br /><span class="heb">פֶּ֣תַח</span> <span class="translit">(pe·ṯaḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6607.htm">Strong's 6607: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, entrance way</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the courtyard</span><br /><span class="heb">הֶֽחָצֵ֔ר</span> <span class="translit">(he·ḥā·ṣêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2691.htm">Strong's 2691: </a> </span><span class="str2">A yard, a hamlet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֧ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">surrounds</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the tabernacle</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּשְׁכָּ֛ן</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miš·kān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4908.htm">Strong's 4908: </a> </span><span class="str2">A residence, the Tabernacle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and altar,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּזְבֵּ֖חַ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miz·bê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4196.htm">Strong's 4196: </a> </span><span class="str2">An altar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the cords—</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵֽיתָרָ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(mê·ṯā·rāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4340.htm">Strong's 4340: </a> </span><span class="str2">A cord, the string</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכֹ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the service [for these items].</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲבֹדָתֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Work of any kind</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/3-26.htm">Numbers 3:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/3-26.htm">Numbers 3:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/3-26.htm">Numbers 3:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/3-26.htm">Numbers 3:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/3-26.htm">Numbers 3:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/3-26.htm">Numbers 3:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/3-26.htm">Numbers 3:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/3-26.htm">Numbers 3:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/3-26.htm">Numbers 3:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/3-26.htm">Numbers 3:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/3-26.htm">OT Law: Numbers 3:26 And the hangings of the court (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/3-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 3:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/3-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 3:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 3:27" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>